The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal impact. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the front passengers' knees and femurs. Additional tests demonstrated that similar protection would be offered to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions. The car scored maximum points in the side barrier impact, all body regions being well protected. In the more severe side pole test, protection of most body regions was again good, and that of the chest was adequate. Protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision was good.

Total 39.6 Pts / 81%

Good

Adequate

Marginal

Weak

Poor

Crash Test Performance 23.6 Pts

18 months old child

11.6 Pts

Tested restraint (Fit):
Römer Baby safe plus

Adequate

36 months old child

12 Pts

Tested restraint (Fit):
Römer Duo plus

Good

Safety Features 4 Pts

FrontPassenger

2nd rowoutboard

2nd rowcenter

Isofix

i-Size

Integrated CRS

Fitted to the vehicle as standard

Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option

Not Available

CRS Installation Check 12 Pts

Comments

Based on dummy readings in the impact tests, the car scored maximum points for its protection of the 3 year infant. Forward movement of the head was not excessive in the frontal impact and the dummy was properly contained within the protective shell of its restraint in the side impact, as was the 18 month dummy. A switch is available as an option which disables the passenger airbag, allowing a rearward facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. The test cars were not equipped with the switch and no assessment was done. The dangers of using a rearward facing restraint in the passenger seat without first disabling the airbag were not clearly indicated.

Total 17.9 Pts / 50%

Good

Adequate

Marginal

Weak

Poor

Pedestrian Protection

17.9 Pts

Head Impact13 Pts

Pelvis Impact0.9 Pts

Leg Impact4 Pts

Comments

The bumper provided good protection to pedestrians' legs in most of the area tested, but was poor in others. The front edge of the bonnet was predominantly poor. In most areas likely to be struck by a child's head, the bonnet offered good levels of protection. However, the protection offered to the head of an adult was rated as poor for most of the areas tested.

Total 5 Pts / 71%

Good

Adequate

Marginal

Weak

Poor

Speed Assistance
0 Pts

Electronic Stability Control
3 Pts

System Name

ESP

Performance

Seat Belt Reminder
2 Pts

Applies To

Front seats

Warning

Driver Seat

front passenger(s)

rear passenger(s)

Visual

Audible

Pass

Fail

Not available

Comments

Electronic stability control is fitted as standard equipment on all variants. The front seats have a seatbelt reminder system as standard. A driver-set speed limitation device is available as an option.

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Specifications

Tested ModelFord Grand C-MAX 1.6 TDCI 'Trend', LHD

Body Type- 5 door MPV

Year Of Publication2010

Kerb Weight1504kg

VIN From Which Rating Applies- applies to all Grand C-MAX of the specification tested

ClassSmall MPV

Safety Equipment

Driver

Passenger

Rear

FRONTAL CRASH PROTECTION

Front Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Belt Pretensioner

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Belt Loadlimiter

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Knee Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

LATERAL CRASH PROTECTION

Side Head Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Side Chest Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Side Pelvis Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

CHILD PROTECTION

Isofix

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Integrated Child Seat

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Airbag cut-off switch

Driver

Passenger

Rear

SAFETY ASSIST

Seat Belt Reminder

Driver

Passenger

Rear

OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS

ESC

ESC

Speed Assistance

Speed Assistance

Note: Other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year.